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Volume 51 Issue 1 SEPTEMBER 2012
iChiefs
By Megan Mollan
This school year, Cardinal Gibbons High School is happy
to present every student with a third generation iPad! The new
iPads have 32 gigabytes and will be connected to the WiFi at school
when delivered to each student. This was no hasty decision for
the administration at Cardinal Gibbons; for a couple of years now,
implementation of the iPads has been tested first by the teachers and
then by using them in individual classes as needed. Instrumental
in the setting up and launching of the iPads are Technology
Coordinator Mrs. Kennedy, Information Technology Director Mr.
Fradet, and Network Administrator Mr. White.
The technology staff spent the majority of the summer
readying the iPads for the upcoming school year by configuring
them to our mobile management system and wireless network.
They also evaluated apps which were aligned with the curriculum
and chosen by your teachers. These were purchased and can be
downloaded to the iPad through the self service app.
They also set up a plan in case of technical issues. If an
issue occurs on the weekend or when you are off campus, you
can contact Apple Care, a free service to help you with whatever
you may need. If a problem occurs at school or needs schoolrelated technical support, you can bring the iPad into the media
center for help; and if needed, you will receive a loaner iPad while
yours is being fixed. Mrs. Kennedy was kind enough to sit with
me and share a few words about the set-up of the iPads and their
educational possibilities.
Mrs. Kennedy spoke with excitement, explaining the
new potential that the use of iPads holds for the students. “The
opportunities are endless with anytime, anywhere learning with the
iPad” says Mrs. Kennedy. The iPads will allow students to connect,
collaborate, and create with other students and teachers while doing
projects or homework. According to Mrs. Kennedy, students will be
able to learn better and faster ways to obtain, evaluate, and analyze
data and information. This also allows students to improve their
problem solving and communication skills.
With the introduction of the iPads, traditional classroom
roles will be challenged. The flipped classroom model, which is
when the teacher takes on the role of coach and facilitator while the
students take on more responsibility for their own learning, Mrs.
Kennedy explains, will seep into the classrooms along with the
iPads. The impact that the iPads will have on the use of textbooks
and note - taking is enormous. Mrs. Kennedy points out “the iPad is
considerably lighter than a backpack full of textbooks”. Textbooks
and notes will be available at the drop of a hat, and with school bought apps, such as Notability and Pages, note taking will be a
breeze.
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From left to right: Mr. Fradet, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. White
The new phenomenon of Social reading will also
greatly affect education. Social reading with eBooks allows
students, while reading the eBook, to connect and share
with other students. By participating in this social reading
students can ask each other questions and share notes. When
asked what students should be looking forward to this year
with the iPads, Mrs. Kennedy had lots to share.
The current development of a Cardinal Gibbons
iTunes will allow students and teachers to have access
to a plethora of free educational courses and content from
universities, because this website will also be connected
to other schools in the archdiocese, eBooks, videos, and
courses can be shared between Cardinal Gibbons and
another high school. Another announcement the technology
department is pleased to share is the choice of Google Apps
as the new email and calendar platform. Each student will
be given an account which will include Gmail, Google
Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Drives. Google Drives
is especially important because it will allow students and
teachers to collaborate in real time on assignments, allowing
for the viewing, editing, sharing and uploading and storing
files, including videos, photos.
Mrs. Kennedy has many helpful tips to maximize
your use of your new iPad. She suggests to download your
teachers worksheets or notes into apps, such as Notability
where you can add or annotate them. Take advantage of
digital books! By doing so, you can more easily search for
information and take notes inside of a book. Mrs. Kennedy
stresses organization with the new iPads. By creating a
folder for each class using Safaris Bookmarks Bar you can
get organized as well as maximize your space.
Opportunities in education are endless with
the introduction of the iPads. Education is changing and
Cardinal Gibbons is a part of that change! Students here now
have every opportunity to excel and achieve anything.
Volume 51 Issue 1
By Keenan Bailey
Gibbons Scores with New Turf:
New Look, Same Tradition
Unless you are so confused regarding the new rotating
schedule that you haven’t been able to socialize, you’ve seen or
at least heard of the new improvements the Cardinal Gibbons
Athletic Department has invested in since last year. For the
first time this school year, Gibbons’ athletic complexes seem
complete, both inside and out.
This summer the Dr. Bud Tight Field was torn apart,
making room for major improvements to the surface where
every outdoor team competes. A new, beautiful artificial turf has
since replaced the natural grass plane as well as a sturdy and
comfortable set of bleachers in place of the previous seating
accommodations. New to the field is also a draining system,
which proved its faultless dependability when it accommodated
the recent Tropical Storm Isaac. With a new rubber running track
to be added to the site soon, visions of the outdated ‘Furnace’ will
be replaced with the reality of a top notch facility for Gibbons
athletes.
Moving indoors, the hardwood floor inside the gym was
renovated for the first time in years. Now each volleyball and
basketball game will be played on, as well as dances, masses and
rallies hosted on, a spotless new court. A fresh modern two-tone
look is the backdrop for the updated Chief Logo and arrowheaded
CG that now adorns the court. With the main improvements
added to Cardinal Gibbons on the athletic realm, all outsiders will
be reassured that this is OUR HOUSE.
Secrets of the Caf-Staf
By Kelly Chrissy
How many of you love to buy wraps at lunch? As we anxiously
wait in line for the famous chicken wrap, we often don’t realize the
cafeteria crew has been at work since 5:30 a.m every day to prepare
the salad bar, the day’s specials and the deli station. Jessica, Miss Katie,
and the rest of the cafeteria crew have been working for six hours by
the time the first lunch crowd pours in. They make about 160 wraps a
day and get many strange wrap orders. Above others, Jessica says the
most unusual order they ever recieved was a plain wrap with chicken,
bread, and nothing else. Although the much-loved chicken wraps are
by far favorite among Gibbons, Ms. Katie only eats around one wrap a year, and boasts the stir fry as her favorite lunch
special.
A perk of the job is being able to talk with all of the students here at CGHS. Besides serving lunch each day,
the staff always enjoys creating an ice cream sundae which sits inside an infatable pool, annually for the junior ring
ceremony. They adore it when old students come back to say “hi” and just maybe to get another one of their wraps.
Both women agreed that their personal favorite meal would consist of steak, with baked potato and broccoli...joined
by a cool pepsi, of course!I think the staff deserves a round of applause for their outstanding work (and stir fry)! So the
next time you are standing in line, thank the ladies who make the magic happen!
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SEPTEMBER 2012
A Word from our Editor...
Keenan Bailey
iPads and Hardwood and FieldTurf, oh my!
Gibbonites... take a second from chowin’ on your chicken wrap,
take a moment from deciphering the rotating schedule and think about
how lucky you are! What other Gibbons student body has been lucky
enough to take notes via an iPad, attend assemblies hosted on a brand
new gym floor and enjoy night football games played on artificial turf
while sitting in new bleachers? With all these changes, you should be like
Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Galileo and leave your mark. The Cardinal
Gibbons Renaissance era has begun providing a more entertaining and
productive environment for students than ever before. So Gibbonites,
whatever you do, remember that this year is the Best Ever, and don’t
forget, that although we number 1,162 Chiefs, we are One Tribe!
REMINDER: College Night is Thursday, October 11! Come and meet
representatives from all of the colleges you are interested in so you can
make a great first impression!
Elite Eighteen
By Jenna Kurs
Congratulations to the 18 freshman who recieved iPads. These students scored in the top five percent on the
entrance exam. We are so proud of the freshmen and we are excited to see what other accomplishments they
will achieve while at Cardinal Gibbons. Keep up the good work!
Back Row: Eva Rudman, Mrs. Cindy Hirsch, Thomas Glaser, Robert Cox, Armando Marimon, Colin Durkin, James Bell,
Spencer Peseux, Matthew Jackson.
Middle Row: Olivia Nelson, Shawn Salo, Paige Dudziak, Ana Tene-Manescu, Stephen Greep, Mr. Paul Ott
Front Row: Mr. Tom Mahon, Sister Marie Schamko, Dr. Gail Breton, Maren Karanagh, Kayleigh Clermont, Laura McGee, Kaitlyn Todd, Sophia Klien, Ms. Kathleen Blyth
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Volume 51 Issue 1
Top Ten Ways to Earn Service Hours
By Samantha Ferrand
As students of Cardinal Gibbons High School, having to do service hours comes as second nature. Trust
me, I sympathize with anyone who doesn’t know how to go about finding opportunities to complete service
hours. You’re looking in the wrong places! Here is a list of the top ten best ways to get community service, in
no particular order.
1. If you’re a pet lover or an aspiring Vet, go volunteer at a shelter! You’ll have fun, get hours, and have a
great chance at being able to work with real doctors in that profession.
2. For the young med student out there, Holy Cross Hospital has always been a Gibbonite favorite to go
help out.
3. Churches are always looking for kids to help out and pitch in; they will rarely turn away a person with a
kind smile and a desire to help the community.
4. How about heading back to your old elementary school and throwing on those Girl Scout/Boy Scout
badges and help kids have fun/learn about the out doors?
5. For the young literary students, try helping out your local public library and becoming a mini Ms.
Tavernia for the day.
6. Tutoring is always great and can be set up between you and the student so it doesn’t mess up your
schedule.
7. I know for a fact a few of our peers volunteered over the summer at the IMAX movie theater/science
museum; it’s a fun experience and you just might learn something while doing it.
8. You could even take charge and set up your own
benefit in honor of the charity of your choice.
9. Soup Kitchens and Homeless Shelters are always
in need of a few more hands around and more cans of
food.
10.Try collecting food around your neighborhood for
one of your local shelters.
And finally, the two best ways to earn hours are:
joining the Key Club & Student Leadership. Both
organizations are dedicated to helping the community
at large and will set you up with anything you need for
hours.
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SEPTEMBER 2012
Staff Highlight
Fresh Faces
This new school year brings with it many wonderful additions to the Cardinal Gibbons
family. Ms. Losito is the new Freshmen Types of Literature teacher as well as the new Drama
Club Moderator. She is originally a northerner, from Newark, New Jersey. However, she has
been in Florida for around 12 years now. She received her undergraduate degree from Lynn
University in Boca Raton. She also has her Bachelors’ Degree in English Literature, a degree in
Production from New York Film Academy, and she is currently working on her Masters Degree
in Curriculum and Instruction at Florida Atlantic University.
After realizing how academically challenged she was as a child, Ms. Losito wanted to
become a teacher to help students facing the same challenges she did. She had a horrible school
experience in a dangerous environment. She didn’t receive the opportunities that she should have received to help her
develop into a good student. She wants other kids to know, “You can make it regardless of where you come from.” Ms.
Losito loves being social, which is why she was so attracted to the sense of community and school spirit at Cardinal
Gibbons High School. So go stop by her room, D202, and say hello!
Gibbons
has welcomed
a number of
new faculty
members this
year and many
Gibbons students are still
unacquainted
with these wonderful people.
We interviewed Ms. Fulayter for a chance to get to know her
better and welcome her into our Gibbons family.
She was born in Schererville, Indiana. She enjoys
reading, playing volleyball, and studying for graduate
school. She went to Indiana University but got her degree
from Purdue University in Indianapolis. Ms. Fulayter
worked hard to get a Bachelor’s in Biology and as of right
now, she is at FAU studying for her Master’s degree. She
had tried out other occupations but nothing really caught
her interest and made her feel that she was making a difference. So she decided to become a teacher and pass on her
knowledge. She teaches Marine Science and Biology here
at Gibbons. We are glad to welcome her into our Gibbons
family and hopefully she will stay here with us for many
more years to come.
Although
he isn’t related to
Will, students agree
that Mr. Farrell, the
new Statistics and
Algebra II teacher,
is just as much of a
character. An alumnus
of Virginia Tech,
Mr. Farrell moved to
Ft. Lauderdale from
Blacksburg, VA,
excited to be a part of Cardinal Gibbons, where he says
the people themselves are the school’s finest feature. He
was also delighted to be so close to the beach, where he
can practice his “board sports”, such as long boarding,
surfing, and wake boarding, as he is a master at all three.
The ocean isn’t where his athletic prowess ends,
though. He will also be joining CGHS as an assistant
hockey coach, a plus for the team, as he was a hockey
legend at Virginia Tech. Don’t think athletics is all
he has to offer; he’s also an avid fan of Metallica and
the Star Wars trilogy. His varied interests and friendly
personality serve as a perfect addition to the CGHS
family.
Visit our Campus bookstore for all
of your school supply needs!
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Volume 51 Issue 1
of the Gibbons Family
As a new addition to the mathematics department,
Ms. Petrilak is thrilled to be a part of the Gibbons family.
Earning an undergraduate degree from the University of
Florida and then a Masters of Education in Curriculum
and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics from FAU, Ms.
Petrilak teaches Pre-Calculus and Pre-Calculus Honors.
Having always been a lifelong learner and workaholic , she
enjoys helping students find mathematic connections in the
classroom. Although math wasn’t always her strong suit
growing up, she believes that every student has the ability
to do well and is eager to help students solve problems.
Just after her first week here at Gibbons, Ms. Petrilak was
impressed by the amount of spirit and traditions we have, and
is looking forward to being part of the Gibbons community.
There’s a new
addition to the music
program this year!
Ms. Ruth is now the
music accompanist
for our school. Prior
to Gibbons she was an
accompanist at Grace
Community Church.
She received her
Bachelor’s degree in Music and Piano Performance, as well
as her Master’s in Church Music graduating from Western
Seminary in Portland, Oregon. She really enjoys what she
does, but some of her other interests and hobbies are cooking
and baking. She said what she likes most about Gibbons is
“the atmosphere and community feeling.”
Ms. Grant is
the new AP European
History and Psychology
teacher at Gibbons.
Before coming to
Gibbons, she was
teaching at Le Cordon
Bleu. She was both a
general educational
instructor and a history
teacher. She also taught
in Jamaica. Ms. Grant
has a Bachelor’s degree
in Psychology, as well as a Master’s degree in Social
Science Education. She graduated from FIU. Apart
from teaching, Ms. Grant enjoys reading, drawing,
and painting. She chose teaching because she enjoys
working with students and helping others. Having
very good teachers growing up also influenced her
to choose teaching. Our school’s good morals and
focused students are what she likes most.
Mrs. Ortenzo: Friendly Face for a Stressful Time!
Need help with preparing or applying to college? Mrs. Ortenzo is definitely the woman to ask! As the new college
counselor, Mrs. Ortenzo answers any questions students or their parents might have about the do’s and don’ts of the college
application process and creates “four year plans” for the underclassmen to ensure they do everything they can in order to appeal
to colleges when they apply as seniors. Along with helping, she eases students and parents minds with the launching of electronic transcripts. The new
program, Parchment, allows for the request and tracking of transcripts at home 24/7. As for her new position at Cardinal
Gibbons, Mrs Ortenzo is very excited; she loves talking to students and feels as though this is where she was meant to be!
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SEPTEMBER 2012
Round 2 for Two!
“Algebra, like most things in life, is best done in private”, notably comes from
none other than Mr. Tim Ironman; yours truly, Algebra and Geometry teacher this
2012-2013 school year. His decision to come back to Cardinal Gibbons High School
and teach after his graduation from CGHS was solely based on his desire to rightfully
serve his Cardinal Gibbons family. The fact that he is also a coach here at Gibbons
exemplifies his dedication to give back to the place he deems he “feels at home”.
He graduated from Cornell University with a BS degree in Materials Science
and Engineering (Meng Material Science and Engineering). When asked why he became a teacher, Mr. Ironman
specified that not only does teaching provide a good work-life balance, but he also personally enjoys academia and
learning in general. When Mr. Ironman isn’t teaching, you’re most likely to find him wrestling, rock climbing, or just
being plain adventurous and trying new things.
New Sherriff in Town
One Alumni’s Goal to Re-write his Job’s Stereotype
Cardinal
Gibbon’s
current
Security
Guard, Mr.
Taylor, isn’t
new. In fact,
the golf cartoperating
enforcer graduated from Gibbons in
2003 and has returned to give back to
the school. When asked what lead him
to return to his alma mater, Taylor stated
“I’ve been fortunate enough to experience
different high schools in the Palm Beach/
Broward area and the experience at
Gibbons as a whole is different”.
Mr. Taylor credits his high
school wrestling coach, Frank Pettineo
for instilling the sense of family in
him that lead the graduate back to the
halls of CGHS. This same theme of
companionship turned into positive
competition when Mr. Taylor represented
Gibbons athletically. As a Redskin,
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“JT” not only excelled in the
classroom but also lettered in
four varsity sports, including
track, cross country, football and
his most dominant: wrestling.
Although individually he is the
only CGHS athlete to win a
State Championship each of his
four years, the modest Taylor
points to his junior year as his
overall athletic highlight, when
his nationally ranked wrestling
squad shattered records for
points scored in a single match as
the team went on to win the State
Championships.
Due to his past as a
Gibbons student, Mr. Taylor is
still getting used to coming to
school each morning as a staff
member, but claims his squeaky
clean high school disciplinary
record makes it easier to
encourage current students to
respect both the property and
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culture that Gibbons has to offer.
Mr. Taylor is a prime example
of the Cardinal Gibbons family
and shows that although he was
a Redskin and we are Chiefs, all
Gibbonites work together as the
Gibbons family. As a studentturned-staff member, Mr. Taylor
went on to say that his love
towards the school goes hand-inhand with his duty as a security
guard, and that he strives to mold
a productive relationship with the
students so that he can provide
the same great experience that he
received at Gibbons to all current
Chiefs.
One last plus that Mr.
Taylor attributed to working at his
former high school is being able to
eat a Gibbons wrap whenever he
pleases. What exactly is in his wrap
of choice? Anything but olives and
banana peppers: chicken, lettuce,
tomato, onion, and of course his
favorite sauce…honey mustard!
Volume 51 Issue 1
By Carolyn Martin
One of the most energetic
teachers on campus, well known
by his legendary projects, is Mr.
Herrmann. Mr. Herrmann is not
only the physics teacher but also
the moderator for the Science and
Engineering Club. This year he is
even teaching a new class called
Intro to Robotics! In this new class
Toothpick Time
students will
be building and
creating their own
robots which they
will enter into
competitions.
All of his
physics students
are required to
build a bridge out
of toothpicks that
are graded by how
much weight the
bridge can hold.
The school record
is 248 pounds . Later on this year, the
physics classes will participate in an
egg drop and cardboard boat race.
They will even build catapults, air
rockets, chariots, and mouse trap cars.
As far as the Science and
Engineering club goes, there is so
much to look forward to!
There will be 2 video game
completions, an ultimate frisbee
tournament, and new this year
quittich for muggles. However
the biggest competition of the
year is the Science
Olympiads, which is a national
competition. Last year Gibbons
placed 4th and this year being,
led by previous winners
Marshall Carpenter, Kelly
Meyer, and Marcelo Aguilar,
Gibbons is hoping to take first.
Keep an eye out while
you are walking around campus.
You may see students dressed
up and riding around in chariots,
or a game of ultimate frisbee
going on on the baseball field.
It’s just one of Mr. Herrmann’s
crazy projects !
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email: [email protected]
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Boca Raton
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SEPTEMBER 2012
Elect to Get Involved
By Megan Mollan
Have you ever paid attention to politics before? And
actually understood it? If not, now is a good time to start! This
November is the 2012 presidential election between President
Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Despite being under the
legal voting age, students can get involved in the campaigns;
First, however, you must gain knowledge about current political
issues.
The easiest way to gain more knowledge and new
perspectives is by asking your parents or the other adults in
your life about politics. Ask them about their views on the
issues, their political stance, and why. They can open your
mind to new views and possibilities. Another simple way to
learn more about what is going on is by watching political
news stations on television. I know your thinking “How
boring. What am I, 50?”. Just try it, you may like it! By gaining
knowledge of the issues you can begin to relate them to your
life and see how they affect you now or how they may in the
future. You can decide for yourself which side you take. A few
popular channels you can tune into are CNN, FOX News, and
MsNBC.
Maybe a little more convenient are political blogs
for young people. You can read blogs virtually anywhere with
your phone or in your down time on your iPad. Blogs such as
YouthRadio.org or Rockthevote.com help people get educated
and involved. An option for those who are even more serious
about learning about current issues can call or email local
representatives and senators to inquire about their stances
and what issues they agree with or oppose. Bro. Ferris, the
Government teacher here at Cardinal Gibbons, urges students
of any age to get familiar with the candidates, and not just the
presidential candidates, but the local ones too. Bro. Ferris also
suggests that when researching about politics to take bias into
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account.
The recent case Citizens United v. Federal
Election Commission just lifted the cap on campaign
spending and has to do with why we see more negative
ads about candidates in this election. Just remember
to try to separate fact from fiction and make your own
judgements.
Have you already been
educated in what is going on
in politics, taken a stance, and
now you want to get involved?
Bro. Ferris reminds us that
democracy works best when
as many people as possible
participate. That participation
doesn’t necessarily have to be
voting, but can be campaigning
and joining interest groups. The
local Democratic Headquarters,
supporting President Barrack Obama, and the Republican
Headquarters, supporting Governor Mitt Romney,
are accepting teenage volunteers to support each
candidate. To help support President Obama you can call
(954)423-2200, which is the Democratic Headquarters
in Plantation, FL. They will put you right to work
canvassing, working in the phone banks, or doing
administrative work. In order to help support Governor
Romney you can call the Republican Headquarters in
Ft. Lauderdale FL at (954) 941-7775. They also allow
teenagers to put in for community service hours making
calls in support of Governor Romney. For seniors who
will be 18 by November 6, Election Day, be sure to
register to vote! Bro. Ferris has voter registration forms
in his room, E103. Forms must be turned in 30 days
prior to the election on November 6th. Remember this is
our future; take part in it!
Volume 51 Issue 1
A Word from the Wise...
Responsible Adolescent: An Oxymoron?
One of the greatest challenges for a high school administrator is to convince students that they are responsible
for their own education. Teachers can teach, but they can’t make students learn. Parents can purchase books (ibooks
or apps!), but they can’t make their children read. Edline will provide access to grades and assignments, but students
may choose not to access this information, or worse, not to respond to the information in front of them. Nevertheless,
we continue to provide our students with the opportunity to accept responsibility for their choices, and the necessity
to accept the consequences (good or bad) for the choices that they make.
Enter the iPad.
Once again we are providing our students with an exceptional opportunity. The responsible adolescent will
seize this opportunity to enhance the educational experience, to go outside the four walls of the classroom and make
their education real and immediate. Others may go outside the four walls of the classroom to do all sorts of things
that will distract from their education and the total learning experience.
I believe that the vast majority of our students will make the responsible choice and utilize technology to get
ahead, not fall behind. After all, it’s their future and their education for which they are responsible. I do not believe
that a “responsible adolescent” is an oxymoron. But I do believe that we need to continue to emphasize the potential
consequences of irresponsible behavior both in and outside the classroom. Students can then make an “educated
choice.”
INSIGHT
Staff Writers: Jacqueline Cilulko, Kelly Crissy,
Rachel Cumming, LisaAnne Esposito, Samantha
Ferrand, Hannah Hillis, Jenna Kurz, Carolyn Martin,
Megan Mollan, Montanna Mungal, Deniz Ozaltin
Editor: Keenan Bailey
Graphic Design: Stewart Benson
Moderator: Mrs. Dailey
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SEPTEMBER 2012
October Events
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
2 Girls volleyball at
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3 Football-JV at
4 Girls Volleyball at
5 Annual Golf
North Broward Prep
4:30/ 6:00
Coral Springs (6:30)
Chaminade 4:30/6:00
Tournament
10 Football-JV at
Saturday
6 SAT
North Broward
Prep 4:30/6:30
7
14
8 Columbus Day- In
9 Girls Volleyball vs
11 College Night
12 Football- Varsity
School
Western (Senior night) Pompano Beach
4:30/6:00
(6:30)
(6:00-8:00 pm)
At Coral Springs (7:00) The cafeteria- sponsored by the cheerleaders
15 Girls Volleyball
16
18
Douglas 4:30/6:00
17 Football-JV vs
13 Garage Sale in
19 12:35 dismissal-
20 Brain Bowl
Coconut Creek (6:30)
Faculty Meeting
Mini senior Recollection
End of Quarter 1
Girls Volleyball at
Palmer Trinity 12:00
Football Varsity vs
Dillard (7:00)
PSAT TEST
Girls Volleyball at Martin County 5:00/6:30
21 Open House
22 Girls Volleball
12:00- 3:00 pm
District Tournament at
Pine crest (oct. 22-26)
28
District Tournament
at Pine Crest
(Oct. 22-26)
29
23
24 All School Mass
25
26 Football Varsity
27 ACT Test
At American Heritage
(7:30)
30 Dual Enrollment 31
1 Mass of
2 All Souls Day
Breakfast
Remembrance- All
Saints Day
Football- Varsity at
Hallandale (7:00)
Girls Volleyball Regional Quarterfinal
3 SAT
7 pm – A Mass of
Remembrance
Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00)
VB Quarterfinal
CALENDAR
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Volume 51 Issue 1
Expanding
the
Family
Back to School
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SEPTEMBER 2012
Gibbons Goin’ Global!
As a student, I understand
how difficult it often is to accept
that teachers have lives outside of
school. Looking past the weirdness,
some faculty experience things to be
appreciated. Over this past summer,
our very own Ms. Hanks went
bike riding through Poland, from Warsaw to Krakow. Over her
exciting 14 day trip, she cycled through orchards, fields, farms,
forests, old soviet roads, and the Tuscany of Poland. Ms. Hanks
admits that the language is extremely difficult to learn but her
favorite words, the ones she still remembers, are ‘dzień dobry’
which means good day, and ‘cześć’ which is an informal term
that can be used interchangeably as both hello and goodbye. Her
most memorable moment from her journey was when her group
visited the underground salt mines. “I just had no idea 400 meters
underground existed!” she recalled excitedly. It was definitely a
trip she will not soon forget.
Students, Teachers and
Administrators all tour the world
spanning a total of 62,423 miles
before coming home to share their
experiences.
Summer is a time to go
to the beach, hang out with
friends, and enjoy the long
vacation. For Andrea Vasquez,
it consisted of traveling to Me
dellin, Columbia. She had never
traveled to Columbia; so when
she was invited by a friend, she
jumped on the offer. She spent
13 days there, with her family.
Her most memorable moment was running up 750
flights of stairs to the the top of a rock called La Piera de
Guatape. A custom she became very familiar with was
the food item, arepa. One word she learned was “Parce”,
which is a slang term for “Bro”.
Every summer Ms.
Zamora goes to Guatemala
City, Guatemala to see her
family. This year when she
went back, they celebrated
her mom’s 85th birthday.
One of the most memorable
moments of the celebration was surprising her mom
with a Mass in her honor. “It was very emotional,” said
Ms. Zamora. Her family is very close. When they get
together they have a lot of fun and sometimes act goofy
like when they all dressed up, took pictures in a photo
booth, and made an album for their Mom.
We all know that
Father Oscar Alonso loves to
help people. However, did you
know that he gives up part
of his summer to go and help
people in Tabasco, Mexico?
For the past 32 years, Father
Oscar has organized Catholic
communities for a three week
period in two different towns.
He says it is a very rewarding
experience to speak with people and help them grow in their faith.
BACK TO SCHOOL
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This summer Señora Lanza visited Buenos
Aires and Mendosa, two gorgeous
cities in her home country of Argentina.
Her vacation was highlighted by
one moment she will never forget.
During the La Sortija, a popular game
involving bull riding, her boyfriend
got down on one knee and popped the
question! She loved every minute of
the trip and said that the best thing she
learned from her trip was not to be
afraid of new things!
Volume 51 Issue 1
This summer senior, Kiernan
Igoe took a trip to Rome and Florence,
Italy, to see her brother, alumni Kevin
Igoe while he was on a study abroad
program with the University of
Alabama. Her favorite part of her trip
was experiencing the different culture
and food as well as visiting the different
historical sites.
The most memorable experience for Kiernan was visiting the
Trevi Fountain. Something she also found interesting about Italy was
that at 3:30 p.m everyone in town takes a break from whatever they
are doing, even work, in order to go get gelato at an ice-cream shop;
according to Kiernan there are at least three shops on every street.
Although she loved and enjoyed her trip to Italy, her least favorite part
was the hot temperatures, which she says is hotter than here.
José Rivera visited Puerto
Rico with his parents to visit his
family. He said the most memorable
part of his trip was visiting the old
San Juan City, with its cobblestones,
streets and brick houses from the
Spanish colonial era. He
loved seeing
the El Morro
fortress,
which was
used as part
of the defense system
used against
pirates and
enemies in
those times.
Over the summer Laura
McGee, a freshman, took a two
week vacation to Ireland. Laura
and her family had always wanted
to visit the beautiful country
because it is where her dad’s
great-grandfather came from.
Her favorite part of the trip was
visiting the Aran Islands. They
toured the three largest islands. The islands are one
of the only places that still speak the original Irish
language, Gaelic. She also enjoyed visting the largest
sheep farm in Ireland. Her family was able to watch as
a shepherd herded the sheep with the help of three dogs.
Her least favorite part was staying in the big cities,
which were very similar to the busy cities in America,
like New York City. She liked the small, historical
towns better. She also visited Port Magee, which her
family concluded must have had a connection with her
family’s origin.
The famous “I run for
Glenn”, Glenn Lee ran all the way to
Europe this past summer! Well, not
literally ran, but he and Mrs. Lee did
fly overseas! The trip began when
they landed in Frankfurt, Germany,
where they visited old friends and
went sight seeing in many European
towns. However the real adventure
started when they boarded an Elbow
River cruise that began in Prague and ended in Berlin.
While on this 24 day vacation, the Lees visited many
cities including Salzburg,Vienna , and Paris, where
they experienced a culture quite different from oursespecially in the area of dinning. Did you know that
in Europe you don’t tip a waiter? Although the dining
was fantastic throughout Europe, their most thrilling
part of the trip occurred in the train station at Hamburg
where the Lees, waiting to board a train, experienced
a bomb scare. Workers had come across a bomb in the
tracks and soon realized that it was a leftover bomb
from WWII. Thankfully it never went off and the Lees
made it home safe and sound! Favorite word learned:
Gamutlik- which means charming, usually used to
describe a cute place with lots of personality.
Junior track star Keeley Burgess, traveled
all the way to South Africa ! Spending two weeks
in Africa’s Cape Town and Kruger National
Park , Keeley learned the ways of the South African people
Yiannis Neocleous, senior , went to Greece
eating crazy foods like ox tail and wildabeast soup. The most this summer to visit his family, which he
extraordinary, once in a lifetime, hair raising part of the trip
usually does twice a year. His favorite part
was when she went cage diving with great white sharks in
of his trip was getting a chance to see all the
the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Town. Instead
classic architecture and to take pictures of
of just going to the beach everyday Keeley got to go on
the buildings. In case anyone wants to visit
safaris, see elephants up close, hike table mountain and swim
Greece, Yiannis said: “The best advice I can
with sharks! A great new word she learned was Shosholoza
give
is
to
skip
the
cable
car
up the mountain and take a donkey- it is
which means keep moving forward. This is a part of an
long
and
smelly,
but
well
worth
it!”
African folk song.
BACK TO SCHOOL
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SEPTEMBER 2012
By: Jackie Cilulko
Warm Welcome for Worldly Chiefs
Cardinal Gibbons High School has a very diverse community of
students and teachers. For this 2012-2013 school year, we even have
the opportunity to welcome fifteen international students. Cardinal
Gibbons is now proudly hosting students from Canada, Venezuela,
Mexico, Italy, Chile, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Some of these students have been here for years, but some of them
are new to our family. They are all very different, with their own
unique interests, but it seems that they have all been adjusting to this
home away from home really well. Mrs. Hirsch, who works with them, even feels that they have
better coping skills than some of the transfer students from out of State. “They attempt to make
friends quickly!”
Senior Demi Soong, from Ontario, Canada, has been at Cardinal Gibbons since her freshman year. She admits
that although at first she wasn’t too fond of Americans, she has grown to love them.
Another senior, Leonardo Rivas from Venezuela, likes Florida. He finds that our customs are normal, but school is
different. “You can choose what you want to study, back home it was between science and
humanities.” The newest addition to our CGHS family is sophomore Alan Heeso, from
Germany. He’s only been at school with us for a few weeks, but already he notes how
different it is. In Germany, they have problems with foreigners, but here everyone is very
welcoming and accepting. Although he doesn’t always understand his teachers, he says that
the education here is better. When questioned on anything that has stood out since his arrival,
he replied, “Everyone says ‘like’ a lot”.
BACK TO SCHOOL
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Volume 51 Issue 1
Call of the Wild
By Hannah Hillis
Picture this: It’s four in the morning, and you’re rolling
out of bed, awake well before sunrise. By 5:15 you’re crouched
in a tree stand, watching quietly, while you wait for the first
deer of the morning to slowly come into the clearing. No,
this isn’t a scene from “Call of the Wild”, it’s how Mr. Davis
and senior Ryan Giartano spent three days this summer at the
African Safari Club hunting trip.
African Safari Club is an association of professional
hunters, of which Mr. Davis is a respected member. Every
summer the club brings a select few young hunters to learn the skills of outdoor survival and informed hunting
to keep the hunting tradition alive. Along with the learning how to responsibly use and service a gun, the
young men learned survival skills and how to recognize species of wildlife, especially to differentiate between
acceptable quarry. The most exciting part was, of course, the hunt. Within an hour of seeing his first deer, Ryan
got his first buck. “It was such an adrenaline rush, even
better than a football game” Ryan later said.
Mr. Davis enjoys being a part of the African Safari
Club, because he sees the value in continuing the hunting
tradition to a new generation. He believes it’s extremely
important to educate young hunters in informed hunting so
they can responsibly hunt.
Although African Safari Club is an exclusive
organization for professional hunters and is not open to
students, Mr. Davis moderates the Conservation Club for
students interested in natural studies such as hunting and
outdoor skills.
Back to School
~17~
SEPTEMBER 2012
Insight Needs Your Insight
By: Mallory Horton
By: Morgan Seltzer
By: Keenan Bailey
By: Dillon Williams
By: Hope Casale
By: Kathleen McDonald
By: Kristen Buchanan
Our art department worked for a week on different logos for the new Insight Header. We were only
able to print a few samples here - but be sure to check out all of the submissions posted in the Cafeteria. You
can vote through October 9th, 2012. Be sure you make note of the number of the graphic you like the most!
The next issue will feature our winners. To vote, go to surveymonkey.com/s/SJWJKR9 and rank your favorite
graphics.
creative corner
~18~
Volume 51 Issue 1
Gibbons Gridiron Giggles
For instance, the Defensive
Line proudly shimmies. You heard right,
shimmy. Senior Leader Casey Graves
claims the linemen perform the dance
in order to fluster the offensive line.
Graves went on the explain that “We
also shimmy to remind the rest of the
team who’s boss”.
On the other side of the ball,
the offensive line prides itself in roaring
All work and no play can
make for a boring season. Watch a wild sounds whenever possible. Listen
closely immediately after the offense’s
Gibbons varsity football practice
and you’ll swear that the previous huddle breaks and you should be able to
idiom is the foundation of the 2012 hear ‘oinks’ coming from the big guys
up front. This tradition dates back to
Chiefs squad. The fact is the team
last season, and to the antics of senior
is dull by no means, and that the
Joe Dissette, but was passed down to
hard work they contribute to each
play is rewarded by plenty of jokes current players. Although you can’t see
this one, the offensive ‘skilled’ players
after the whistle. Although the
wear miscellaneous super-hero themed
entire team works as one during
shirts underneath their pads. Senior
the play, the staff took a closer
quarterback Ryan Giaratano set the tone
look and realized each position
when he wore a red, ‘Flash’ tee shirt
unit is individual in some quirky
underneath his pads against Key West,
way.
By Keenan Bailey
and since then almost every superhero is
represented amongst the quarterbacks,
running backs and receivers. Lastly, the
defensive backs are uniquely bonded
by a single arm sleeve. Senior captain
Alfred Battle III explained: “Wearing
the sleeve is an extension of our swag on
the field; it all started when I wore one
in last year’s season opener and now it’s
an important bond amongst the DBs”.
Criticism of the sleeve serving only for
fashion halted when the core of men
adopted the phrase “Sleeve Gang” after
Senior Safety Sean Whittaker devised
it. As you can see, each individual
position core has it’s unique humorous
connection, but when these bonds come
together on the field, it is no laughing
matter.
Gibbons Golf is a Hole-in-One!
By Kelly Crissy
Take a moment to recognize a team who represents Gibbon with pride.
The team puts a lot of hard work and dedication into each match and already
the team can’t wait to go represent CGHS on new and challenging golf
courses. The players would love it if some more students came out to support
them as they take on other highly skilled teams and struggle to come out victorious. The team’s hardest match will be the
29th annual Morrison Invitational at the Ft. Lauderdale Country Club and they could really use some great team support!
Senior Joseph Norton gave me some great insight on the team’s rituals and on their leading players. Norton said “Sean
Smothers has already committed to Mercer College in Macon, Georgia. He is definitely a player to watch for this season.”
As a practice ritual, the team goes out to eat with Coach Dale Brady and then practices for at least an hour.
As Norton describes, the team is already shooting for the stars and their main goal for this year is to win the state
championship. The team is strong this year, so just maybe the CGHS golf team will add another banner to our gym!
Sports
~19~
SEPTEMBER 2012
By Carolyn Martin
Sisters On and Off the Court
The Tradition Continues
... As we all know the
Gibbons Volleyball
Program has made and
continues to leave a
great mark in Gibbons’
history. But how has a
sports program excelled
and maintained such a
fantastic reputation
through the many, many
years? Our Lady Chiefs have not only kept the tradition of winning, but also the traditions that make volleyball more than a
program, but a family.
For many sports, junior varsity and varsity are two completely separate teams, but that is not the case for our girls’
volleyball team. Although they may practice on different sides of the court and have different drills , these girls consider each
other sisters! And at the start of every new season each JV girl is given a “big sister “ on varsity who is there to cheer them on
during every game, offer advice, show her the ways of being a Lady Chief, and most importantly to be a friend off and on the
court.
With a win for both teams in their first district game against Coral Springs Charter, the Lady Chiefs have an excting
season ahead of them. The biggest game of the season will be against rival St. Thomas Aquinas. The season has started off well
for both the JV and Varsity team. However, the big sister program has made the great volleyball tradition truly carry on. With 19
banners already hanging in the gym the girls’ goal is to make this year 20 ! Together Pride !
Alumni Coach Makes a Splash
By Deniz Ozaltin
The Aqua Chiefs are back in action! This year the swim team has new
swimmers as well as a new assistant coach. Laura Cefalo is not just
any coach, she’s a Gibbons Alumni and a former Aqua Chief. She’s
now helping Coach Duffy Dillon and all the student athletes with their
swimming needs and anything else she can be helpful with. She decided
to come back to Gibbons because she always wanted to give back to the school and the sport of
swimming which had given her so much to prepare her for adulthood. She’s also ready for all the
dual meets because it’s where she says all the hard work finally pays off.
So what exactly were the Aqua Chiefs like when she was a swimmer? Coach Cefalo says the swimmers are pretty
much the same as when she attended Gibbons. They all work hard as well as stick together as a team. Although, there were
some changes that were definitely noticeable. Covered hallways, an air conditioned gym, and Gibbons Hall were nowhere in
sight when she attended Gibbons. As for what she remembered the most she said “all the fun memories and great times I had
with my fellow student athletes.”
A tradition that’s still standing is “Corky the Conch”. It’s a conch shell horn that is handed off every year to the most
spirited senior for the following year. At the beginning of each meet the spirit leader blows the conch horn for all to hear. The
person announces, “Aqua Chiefs, Assemble” and the Chiefs come running to break into the cheer “Red Hot”.
According to Coach Duffy, the breakout star for the boys team is Junior Chad Moody. He made State last year and
this summer broke the Southern Zone Senior record in the backstroke in USA Swimming. Other swimmers to look out for
are Matthew Yakymiw, Sean Woods, Dylan Hall, and Fisher Crist.The girls will be led by Seniors Jenny Zislin and Diana
Rodriguez, both State qualifiers last year. Juniors Regan Byrne, Brianna Dumas, and Lizzie Ryder were
also state qualifiers last year. We also have our largest group of Freshmen in years with 9 new girls including the resurgence of
our diving program with Caroline Franco and Danielle Daze. Coach Duffy encourages everyone to come out and support the
Aqua Chiefs.
SPORTS
~20~
Volume 51 Issue 1
Boys Keep Up the Pace
By Jackie Cilulko
Cross Country
This 2012-2013 school year, the Cardinal Gibbons
sports season is starting off with a bang. The boys cross
country team is new and improved, filled with lots of
energy, and looking to make it all the way to State. The
very experienced coaching staff, each with a different
background, consists of head coach, Jeremiah Whitfield,
assistant head coach ,Austin Scott, and the new coach on
campus, Tim Ironman. When asked if there was any advice
they had for the team, Coach Whitfield replied, “Always
remember, if you want to be number one, you have to train
like you’re number two.”
All of the assistant coaches are proud Gibbons
graduates from different eras.They say that there are a lot
of new guys on the team to watch, but the two boys that
are most promising so far would be returning runners,
James Sahagian and Mike Hampel.
The Boys Cross Country team is hosting their first
“invite” in the last few years on October 24th. Schools
are expected from a few hours away in every direction
to attend the lead invitational at Mills Pond Park. What’s
most exciting is that the boys will be running later in the
evening, around 6:30, under the lights!
Chasin’ the Chiefs
By Megan Mollan
Watch out for the running Chiefs; or “run away
cows” according to Coach Lee, due to the fact that
their team mascot is the heifer. The Cardinal Gibbons
Cross Country Team’s head coach is Gibbons’ Types
of Literature and Composition IV teacher, Glenn Lee.
Lee is assisted by coaches Peter Santamaria (father
of runner Tiffany Santamaria), David Huskey (father
of former runner Macy Huskey), Steve Lyons, Sasha
Formica, and Ariel Urban. The coaches, as well as the
runners, are looking forward to an exciting season.
The most anticipated meet of this season is the
State Meet, which Coach Santamaria explains is the
“fastest with the most competition.” A unique running
Chiefs’ tradition at States is for some of the runners to
dress up as cows and warm up with the other runners
around the course. Aside from States being a very
exciting meet, according to former graduate and now
coach Ariel Urban, is the meet against St. Thomas
Aquinas. Although the team is hoping to improve on
their 29 and 1 record at States, coach Pete tells the team
it is not important to stress over breaking records, but
instead to “do the best you can and try your hardest”.
He also reminds the team of consistency. “Consistency
brings out the best in you,” he explains.
Coach Urban advises the team to run hard no
matter what. The team’s home course is at Mills Pond
Park and the first meet is on September 11th at 4:30pm.
Coach Lee’s words to the fans are to watch for the
top runners this year, which include senior, Morgan
Rodriguez, juniors Abby Perry, Victoria Vigarino, Lisa
Cardia, Stephanie Belina, and Catherine Haley, and
sophomore Brittany Morgan, as well as talented new
freshmen. As Coach Pete says “Come out and watch!
It’s not as boring as you may think. You might get
hooked!” With that said, come out and support our
running Chiefs!
“To all students, come out and support the Boys and Girls
Cross Country Teams.” -Coach Whitfield
SPORTS
~21~
SEPTEMBER 2012
Athletes Aftermath
By Deniz Ozaltin
For 2 weeks millions of people sat around
their TVs and watched the Olympics. What are
the 2012 London Olympic athletes doing now
that the games are over?
One of the most watched athletes, Michael Phelps, decided to take a getaway trip.
After his announcement to retire, he retreated to
a tropical island. He was even spotted catching
fish. His teammate Ryan Lochte, on the other
hand, took the spotlight and went on to do many
interviews.
Other athletes such as Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell decided to return to their homelands. He even
posted a picture playing dominoes with his friends. British diver, Tom Daley, went on to take a Spanish course
at Plymouth College. As for US gymnast, Kyla Ross, she caught up on all the TV shows she missed. Not that
much different from us, right?
We now know what the Olympic athletes are doing, but what are our Gibbons athletes doing after their
season? Abby Perry, a 3 - sport athlete never stops training. Instead of taking a break she goes from Cross
Country, to Soccer, then finally to Track. She’s not the only
one, though.
Gloria Contreras plays Soccer year round. After she’s
done with her school season, travel season starts right back
up. Runner,Emily Marie, also trains in between sports. She
also plans on finding a job during her off season. They all, if
given the opportunity, would continue to play in college. We
might just see our Gibbons athletes in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
SPORTS
~22~
Volume 51 Issue 1
Faculty
Fun Facts
Did you know... that Mr. Hamilton
is an avid Ornithologist?!
Did you know... that Mr.
Littlefield was a scratch
golfer for a three month
period in the summer of
1979. During that period
he had the only hole-in-one
in his life!
Not only is Mrs. Quailey also an avid
Ornithologist, but she was once a
body builder!
Did you know... that Mr.
Coyle’s step-mother was a
movie star? Valerie Harper
played Rhoda on the Mary
Tyler Moore show. She will
be performing at the Parker
Playhouse in February
2013.
Did you know...
that Mr. Davis has
been to Africa twice
and has hunted 12
animals there?
By Jenna Kurs
MAD LIBS
While driving along the interstate _____(noun)_______, my sister starts poking me with her ___(noun)_____.
When I asked her to stop, she says ___(adverb)___ “You can’t tell me what to do. You’re not my __(noun)____.”
So I said, “Mom, will you please tell ___(female in the room)_____ to stop poking me?” But my mother ignores my
___(adjective)________ plea. “Dad?” I appeal to the king of _ (noun)____. He turns around with a big __(noun)____
on his face and warns, “If you kids don’t knock it off and stop ____(verb ending in “ing)___________, I will turn this
(noun)_______ around and head right back home!” After a moment of ____(adjective)___ silence, my sister whispers into my
__(part of the body)_________, “Look what you did. Now we’re going to have a terrible ___(noun)______!”
GAMES
~23~
SEPTEMBER 2012
AROUND TOWN
By Montanna Mungal
LaLa Couture
“Are you a LaLa girl?” Chances
are, the answer is YES! LaLa Couture
Boutique opened on 11/11/11 and has
been booming and thriving ever since.
Under ownership of Molly Carey, LaLa
currently employs three Gibbons seniors.
LaLa boasts a convenient location in the
Gateway Shopping Center, but it boasts
even greater merchandise. LaLa’s girly-chic contemporary style is
ideal for all ages of women. The style itself is almost more inviting
than the modern and sophisticated atmosphere. If the beautiful
clothing and accessories, striking aura, and mostly-Gibbons staff
isn’t incentive enough, stop into LaLa, mention this article, and
you’ll receive 10% off of any regular priced item! Happy shopping
LaLa girls!
Thasos
Taverna
Wait no more! The new, gorgeous Greek taverna, Thasos, has been open for
business as of August 8, 2012. You’ve probably passed Thasos multiple times on
Oakland and A1A and been hypnotized by the gorgeous, colorful outside lighting
that creates its entire atmosphere at the dusky hours of the evening. Owner Sophia Mylona says that Thasos is emphasizing “fresh,
quality ingredients, a good-sized menu, at a mid-range price point.” Whether it’s date night or girls night, Thasos would make the
perfect spot..and comes highly recommended! So will Thasos really beat out Greek Islands? You be the judge!
iPic Mizner
Movie-goers unite with the almighty iPic! The brand new luxury movie theatre
opened at Mizner Park in Boca Raton this past summer. Although it’s pricey, it’s been
attracting people far and wide for a whole new movie-going experience. You no longer have
to suffer in the typical, uncomfortable movie theatre seats; at iPic, you recline in leather seats..
yes, leather. Chilly? No problem, the chairs are complete with pillows and a blanket. The
fear of missing parts of the movie by leaving to get snacks is dismissed. Ordering a full, luxurious meal is as easy as the push of the
service button. Meals range from gourmet flatbreads to filet mignon! Girls, the days of begging your boyfriend to go to see that new
chick-flick are over; mention it’s playing at iPic and it’s guaranteed to be a done deal.
ENTERTAINMENT
~24~
Volume 51 Issue 1
Fashion Forward This Fall
KEY FALL TRENDS
Many things this season signal key trends
for this upcoming fall/winter season. Some trendy
items to keep your eyes peeled for while shopping
for homecoming are:
...Dark colors such as hunter green, deep
purple, crimson, navy blue, and black (of course).
Try to stay away from pastels and light colors, as
they are extremely summery; fall and winter focuses
way more on the darker shades. Black and white
stripes are huge this season! Sequins and glitz are
making a comeback, but only in small moderation.
Be careful not to go overboard with the
sparkle. Classy>tacky.
Take a mental note that nothing glams up
your looks quite like a gold accent does. A little
touch of gold, even in your accessories, is sure to
give you a polished, well-put look.
...Watches, bangles, and statement neckpieces are key this season. If you followed runway
reports from fall/winter Fashion Week, this is a
no-brainer for you.
Although these trends are the “it thing” this
season, it’s very important to always add your own
personal touch to your look and be true to yourself
and your own personal style. Make it you, but also
make it unique.. Younique!
By Montanna Mungal
Do’sDo Find attire to compliment your body
Do Take photos to capture the moment
Do Have good, clean fun
Do Dress for comfort, not just looks
Do Go all out, it’s Homecoming!
’S
O
D
MALE HOCO ATTIRE
Homecoming isn’t just for girls, you
boys need all the help you can get! Of course
it’s a no-brainer to color coordinate with
your date’s dress, but what can you do to
stand out?
Try the “skinny tie”, it takes a modern
edgy spin on the classic shirt and tie look. More and more guys
every year incorporated their sneakers into their homecoming
attire. While this can come off as “cool”, it’s vital to know that
by doing this, it automatically casualizes your entire look. To
maintain a spiffy and polished look, your best bet is to stick
with dress shoes.
The typical black/khaki slacks is a guaranteed classy
feature. And if you’re super classy, you’ve officially been dared
to rock the bow tie.
You’ll be the homecoming heartthrob, because in all reality,
everyone loves a well-dressed guy!
DONT’S
Don’t wait until last minute to buy your attire.
Don’t stress about having/not having a date.
Don’t let the memories pass you by.
Don’t overspend.
Don’t sweat the small stuff!
ENTERTAINMENT
~25~
SEPTEMBER 2012
By Montanna Mongul
In Your Lunchbox
Did your New Years resolution of
healthy eating fall through last January?
It’s never too late to start back up again!
A healthy alternative to lunchtime is
to replace your white carbs with whole
wheat. Replace your regular sandwich bread with whole wheat or whole grain bread,
instantly healthier! Bring an apple with you, or any kind of fruit, along with some reduced-fat Wheat Thins (100% whole wheat!) The goal would be to touch on every section
in the food pyramid for a balanced, healthy lunch. Here’s an example of a nutritious lunch
you can have at schoolA turkey, cheese, and lettuce sandwich on whole wheat bread, a ziploc bag full of grapes,
apple slices, watermelon and cantaloupe, a KIND bar, and 16-oz bottle of water. So you’re a health nut now... but do you still have that sweet tooth? Of course it’s a given that everyone loves brownies, but then
again, who doesn’t love red velvet? What happens when the two bombshells are combined? Voila! The red velvet brownie!
For the brownies:
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup chocolate chips
For the Icing:
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon milk
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and grease and flour a 8 x 8 baking dish.
Stir together the cocoa powder, red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl, then set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and add 1 teaspoon of
vanilla. Mix in the cocoa powder mixture, beating until the batter is completely red (you can always add more food coloring to
make the red appear darker). Stir in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, and pour the batter
into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool before devouring!
Don’t forget the best part: the icing! In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla, and slowly stir
in powdered sugar. Mix in some melted white chocolate and beat until it’s incorporated fully. Add milk with the mixer on low
speed until consistency desired is achieved.
FOOD
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Volume 51 Issue 1
The Reel Review
Gibbons By the Numbers
We polled 200 students at lunch about what their favorite
summer time activities were, and how their adjustment has
been returning to school with a rotating schedule. Here are
your results!
Tune In!
By Lisa Anne Esposito
Are you in the mood
for a heart-warming film?
This will be perfect for
you. Cindy and Jim Green
aren’t able to have a baby.
One night they write down
all their hopes of what they
wish for in a child and then
bury them in a box. Overnight a ten year old boy of
their dreams grows to life.
When Cindy and Jim first meet him,
they are shocked and surprised. They soon
realize that the boy has leaves growing on his
ankles. Timothy Green teaches us a lesson
about life. When I watched this I wanted to be
more like him and the way he sees the world.
This movie inspires you to smile and spread
happiness around. During the film I laughed
and cried because even the most joyful moments can make you tear up. You may even
cry when Timothy’s leaves eventually start to
fall off. I won’t ruin the ending for you, but this
is a must-see for anyone who wants to see life
through the eyes of Timothy Green.
By Rachel Cumming
Indie music? Definitely not my style. However, this one new album that was just released by
Lana del Ray, “Born to Die”, is the pinnacle of good music. Even I can get riveted by the funky
beat and relatable lyrics. She is an emerging artist that is just starting to take the music world by
storm. She incorporates art into her music, weaving a story with the lyrics. I was stunned by the
beauty in the simple things that she showed. The music actually gave her a graceful appearance
in my eyes. It is worth it to take a chance and check her out.
Ever heard of Minus the Bear? It is an indie band and again, even those who aren’t the greatest
fans of indie will love them. Minus the Bear is a band with a fresh new sound and a powerful message. The music speaks
to you and is the perfect sound for spending a day relaxing at home listening to music. The band has just released their
album “Infinity Overhead” and will be playing at Revolution LIVE on October 22, 2012. This is your big chance to buy
tickets before everyone else, so I’d check them out!
OPINION
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SEPTEMBER 2012
CHIEF LIFE
Volume 51 Issue 1